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Rower Arie Rasmussen Magasiva, 23, received the Major Pasifika Award at the 2026 Blues Awards of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, on 2 October.
划手阿里·拉斯穆森·马加西瓦(Arie Rasmussen Magasiva),23岁,于10月2日在奥克兰大学的2026年蓝奖(Blues Awards)颁奖典礼上获得了主要太平洋奖(Major Pasifika Award)。
Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale has called on the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) to strengthen biblical discipleship, uphold accountability and serve communities with courage, as he officially opened the church’s Biennial General Conference at Kilusakwalo Village, Malaita Province, on Sunday. Addressing church leaders, pastors, elders and delegates, Prime Minister Wale said the conference theme, “Strengthening the Church to Lead with Courage,” must begin with a commitment to servant leadership and faith in Jesus Christ. Speaking as both Prime Minister and a son of the SSEC family, he urged church leaders to remain grounded in the gospel and follow Christ’s example of humility and service. He highlighted the church’s history, recalling the contributions of New Zealand missionary Florence Young and Malaitan evangelist Peter Ambuofa, alongside local teachers who helped establish Christianity in Malaita. He also reminded delegates of Young’s enduring message – “Don’t Forget Jesus.” Prime Minister Wale challenged SSEC to strengthen discipleship, teach Scripture faithfully and equip young people for leadership. He warned that believers could be vulnerable to misleading teachings if churches failed to nurture a deep understanding of the gospel. He also called for greater accountability within the church, stressing that leaders must protect vulnerable people, address wrongdoing and ensure that forgiveness is never used to conceal harm. Meanwhile, SSEC Reverend Bishop Eric Maefonea urged delegates to renew their commitment to the gospel, strengthen fellowship among church members and prayerfully determine the church’s future direction. He said the conference provided an opportunity to equip leaders, address challenges facing communities and promote unity across the country’s geographically dispersed congregations. Prime Minister Wale formally declared the weeklong conference open, urging delegates to return to their communities prepared to serve with faith, courage and compassion.
瓦尔总理马修·库珀·瓦尔(Matthew Cooper Wale)在周日于马莱塔省基卢萨克瓦洛村正式开幕的南海福音教会(SSEC)双年大会上,呼吁该教会加强圣经门徒训练,维护问责制,并勇敢地服务社区。 在对教会领导、牧师、长老和代表们讲话时,瓦尔总理表示,大会主题“加强教会以勇敢领导”必须以对仆人领导和对耶稣基督的信仰的承诺为起点。 作为总理和南海福音教会大家庭的一员,他敦促教会领导者要扎根于福音,效仿基督的谦卑和服务的榜样。 他强调了教会的历史,回顾了新西兰传教士弗洛伦斯·杨(Florence Young)和马莱塔传教士彼得·安布奥法(Peter Ambuofa)的贡献,以及帮助在马莱塔建立基督教的当地教师们。他还提醒代表们铭记杨的持久信息——“不要忘记耶稣”。 瓦尔总理挑战南海福音教会加强门徒训练,忠实教授圣经,并为年轻人提供领导能力的培养。他警告说,如果教会未能培养对福音的深刻理解,信徒可能会受到误导性教义的影响。 他还呼吁教会内部加强问责,强调领导者必须保护弱势群体,处理不当行为,并确保宽恕不被用来掩盖伤害。 与此同时,南海福音教会主教埃里克·梅丰尼亚(Eric Maefonea)呼吁代表们重申对福音的承诺,加强教会成员之间的联谊,并祈祷确定教会的未来方向。 他说,大会为培养领导者、应对社区面临的挑战以及促进全国各地分散的会众之间的团结提供了机会。 瓦尔总理正式宣布为期一周的大会开幕,敦促代表们回到社区,准备以信仰、勇气和同情心服务。
Honiara will host Pacific tourism leaders to discuss regional cooperation, sustainable tourism, marketing and investment priorities. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism together with Tourism Solomons in collaboration with the South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO), will host the SPTO Board of Directors and Council of Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, from 20th– 22nd October in Honiara. The [...] The post SPTO Council of Tourism Ministers’ meeting commences tomorrow appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
霍尼亚拉将迎来太平洋旅游领袖,讨论区域合作、可持续旅游、市场营销和投资优先事项。文化和旅游部与所罗门旅游局(Tourism Solomons)联合南太平洋旅游组织(SPTO),将于10月20日至22日在霍尼亚拉举办SPTO董事会和旅游部长理事会会议。 这篇文章最初发布于Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)。
BY CAMPION OHASIO – DIGITAL CREATOR Digital creator, Campion Ohasio. Since independence in 1978, Solomon Islands is still waiting for real progress. The country is rich in land, forests, minerals, fish, and people. Yet many provinces still lack good roads, schools, clinics, and jobs. The reason is clear. Almost every resource that could bring development is tied to tribes and customary land. Without the tribes, the land stays locked. Without the land, the resources stay unused. No government since 1978 has made this its main job. Leaders talk about land and tribes in policy papers, but the words stay soft and thin. They appear once or twice and then disappear. No government or leader has sat down for the hard, long work of talking honestly with chiefs and landowners. Instead, every government chooses the easy road. They ask for foreign aid from New York, Beijing, Tokyo, or Canberra. Money arrives. Projects start. Then the money ends and the projects fade. The cycle repeats. Foreign aid is not evil. It can help in emergencies. But it cannot replace the will of the people who own the land. Aid comes with conditions. It often builds things that local people did not ask for. When the donors leave, the machines stop and the buildings empty. The real owners; the tribes; were never fully part of the plan. So the development never takes root. Maybe we have been looking in the wrong places for the solution to our development problem. The answer does not live in foreign capitals. It lives in our villages. Tribal chiefs and their people know their land best. They know which hills hold minerals, which forests can be used carefully, and which rivers can support fish farms. They also know the customs that protect the land for the next generation. When government leaders treat chiefs as partners instead of obstacles, trust can grow. With trust, agreements can be made. With agreements, resources can open for fair development that benefits the whole community. This path is harder than writing another aid request. It means long meetings under the trees. It means listening more than talking. It means writing clear laws that respect custom while allowing investment. It means sharing benefits so that no tribe feels cheated. It means teaching young people both traditional knowledge and modern skills so they can manage their own resources. Some will say this takes too much time. They prefer the quick money from outside. But forty-eight years of the easy road have shown us the result: slow growth, high debt, and deep frustration. Looking within is not a step backward. It is the only step that can last. Leaders must stop treating land and tribes as problems to avoid. They must treat them as the foundation of the nation’s wealth. The next government that dares to make real talks with chiefs its top priority will change the story of Solomon Islands. Development will no longer be something that arrives from overseas. It will grow from the soil and the people who have always belonged to it. The choice is clear. Keep waiting for help from far away, or sit down at home and build together. The chiefs are waiting. The land is ready. The question is whether the leaders finally have the courage to meet them.
作者:坎皮昂·奥哈西奥 – 数字创作者 数字创作者坎皮昂·奥哈西奥。 自1978年独立以来,所罗门群岛仍在等待真正的进步。这个国家土地、森林、矿产、鱼类和人民资源丰富。然而,许多省份仍然缺乏良好的道路、学校、诊所和工作机会。原因很明确。几乎所有能够带来发展的资源都与部落和习惯用地紧密相连。没有部落,土地就被锁住;没有土地,资源就无法利用。 自1978年以来,没有任何政府将此作为主要工作。领导者在政策文件中谈论土地和部落,但这些话语往往空洞无物。它们出现一两次后便消失了。没有任何政府或领导者愿意坐下来,与酋长和土地所有者进行艰难而漫长的诚实对话。相反,每个政府都选择了简单的道路。他们向纽约、北京、东京或堪培拉寻求外援。资金到位,项目启动。然后资金耗尽,项目也随之消失。这个循环不断重复。 外援并不是邪恶的。它可以在紧急情况下提供帮助。但它无法替代拥有土地的人民的意愿。援助附带条件。它往往建设当地人并未要求的东西。当捐助者离开时,机器停止运转,建筑物也变得空荡荡的。真正的所有者——部落——从未完全参与到计划中。因此,发展从未扎根。 也许我们一直在错误的地方寻找解决发展问题的办法。答案并不在外国首都,而是在我们的村庄。部落酋长和他们的人民最了解自己的土地。他们知道哪些山丘蕴藏矿产,哪些森林可以谨慎利用,哪些河流可以支持养鱼场。他们也知道保护土地以供后代的习俗。当政府领导者将酋长视为合作伙伴而非障碍时,信任就会增长。有了信任,就可以达成协议。有了协议,资源就可以开放,实现公平的发展,造福整个社区。 这条道路比写另一份援助请求要艰难得多。这意味着在树下进行长时间的会议。这意味着更多地倾听而不是发言。这意味着制定尊重习俗的明确法律,同时允许投资。这意味着分享利益,以便没有部落感到被欺骗。这意味着教导年轻人传统知识和现代技能,使他们能够管理自己的资源。 有人会说这需要太多时间。他们更喜欢来自外部的快速资金。但四十八年的简单道路已经向我们展示了结果:缓慢的增长、高额的债务和深深的挫败感。向内看并不是退步,而是唯一能够持久的步骤。 领导者必须停止将土地和部落视为需要避免的问题。他们必须将其视为国家财富的基础。下一个敢于将与酋长进行真正对话作为首要任务的政府,将改变所罗门群岛的故事。发展将不再是来自海外的东西,而是从土壤和始终属于它的人民中生长出来。 选择很明确。继续等待远方的帮助,还是在家中坐下来共同建设。酋长们在等待,土地已准备好。问题是领导者是否最终有勇气与他们会面。
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) has started a three-day training program. The workshop is run by its Climate Change Division and focuses on the Integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (iMRV) Adaptation Module. It takes place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the ICT Conference Room on Lengakiki Road. Government workers from different ministries are joining to learn about climate change reports and information management. According to the MECDM, this project helps the country do a better job of checking and sharing its climate activities. This work fits with the priorities of the Solomon Islands and international deals like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. LEARNING NEW KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICAL COMPUTER SKILLS The lessons teach workers about local climate changes, the Adaptation Information Management System (AIMS), and national rules for reports. The students look at the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). They are also studying greenhouse gases, climate care, and support funding. Government workers practicing data entry inside the new iMRV climate portal. Photo credit: MECDM The workers are learning how the iMRV setup links with the AIMS computer network. The weather group groups information into four clear blocks: Activities, Projects, Programmes, and Actions. The teachers are showing how to use the website, make new entries, set up user names, and control system rights. This helps all workers put in data the same way. The final part of the training uses real computer tests. Workers open the iMRV site to make fake files for climate Actions, Programmes, and Projects. They type in details like weather dangers, work areas, main ministries, locations, dates, and project stories. They also check every file to fix mistakes. BETTER REPORTS HELP FUTURE CLIMATE PLANNING By teaching workers how to use the iMRV system, MECDM wants to make climate data clean, steady, and easy to find across all ministries. Better records will help departments follow climate progress, make good decisions based on facts, and give correct details to world climate groups. This training is a big step for teamwork and open records as the Solomon Islands moves forward with its green goals and builds a safer country. [Participants at the MECDM iMRV climate reporting training workshop in Honiara, group photo. Photo credit: MECDM]
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 环境、气候变化、灾害管理和气象部(MECDM)已启动为期三天的培训项目。该研讨会由其气候变化司主办,重点关注综合监测、报告和验证(iMRV)适应模块。培训于2026年10月14日至16日在Lengakiki Road的ICT会议室举行。来自不同部门的政府工作人员参与学习气候变化报告和信息管理。 根据MECDM的说法,该项目帮助国家更好地检查和分享其气候活动。这项工作符合所罗门群岛的优先事项以及《联合国气候变化框架公约》和《巴黎协定》等国际协议。 学习新知识和实用计算机技能 课程教授工作人员关于地方气候变化、适应信息管理系统(AIMS)和国家报告规则的知识。 学员们研究《巴黎协定》的增强透明度框架和双年透明度报告(BTRs)。他们还学习温室气体、气候关怀和支持资金。 政府工作人员在新的iMRV气候门户内进行数据录入练习。照片来源:MECDM 工作人员正在学习iMRV系统如何与AIMS计算机网络连接。气象组将信息分为四个清晰的模块:活动、项目、方案和行动。 教师们展示如何使用网站、创建新条目、设置用户名和控制系统权限。这有助于所有工作人员以相同的方式输入数据。 培训的最后部分使用真实的计算机测试。工作人员打开iMRV网站,创建气候行动、方案和项目的虚假文件。他们输入天气危险、工作区域、主要部门、地点、日期和项目故事等详细信息。他们还检查每个文件以修正错误。 更好的报告有助于未来的气候规划 通过教导工作人员如何使用iMRV系统,MECDM希望使气候数据在所有部门中保持清晰、稳定且易于查找。 更好的记录将帮助各部门跟踪气候进展,基于事实做出良好决策,并向全球气候组织提供准确的信息。 这次培训是所罗门群岛在推进绿色目标和建设更安全国家方面,团队合作和开放记录的重要一步。 [MECDM iMRV气候报告培训研讨会参与者在霍尼亚拉的合影。照片来源:MECDM]
By TONY IROGA The Honiara City Council (HCC) has rolled out strict enforcement of food safety permit requirements for all vendors selling cooked and ready-to-eat food at the Honiara City Central Market. The crackdown follows an official public notice issued by the HCC environmental team over the past two weeks, warning that strict enforcement would begin immediately following the deadline this month. The mandate applies to both local market vendors and traders traveling from other provinces to sell food in the capital. It covers a wide range of items, including cooked meals, rice, noodles, meat, fish, vegetables, fresh-cut fruits, prepared juices, cakes, pies, and pancakes under a clear rule: “No valid food permit, no sale of cooked or ready-to-eat food.” HCC Deputy Director for the Environment Division, Mr. Abednigo Maeohu, told SIBC last week that certification is mandatory and that all vendors must follow the proper legal process before setting up stall at the market. “The council has now come to a point where all vendors need to verify their certificates for selling cooked and ready-to-eat food at the Central Market,” Mr. Maeohu said. He stressed that while the council supports local business, public health remains paramount. “The safety of people is very important, and also the health of the people, and the process is a straightforward one which everyone needs to follow the order,” Mr. Maeohu said. “HCC cannot stop vendors from selling foods at the market, but compliance is very important. The rules and regulations are there, and vendors need to comply with them.” He added that public hygiene standards extend beyond the plate, reminding vendors to operate in designated areas and dispose of waste properly. “When selling food in the public, make sure it must be done in a proper place, and rubbish must also be dumped in the right place too,” he said. Mr. Maeohu urged all market vendors to pay the required training fees and follow the official process to secure their permits, noting that assistance is readily available at the HCC office through the Environmental Health Division. “When you are having a permit certificate to sell food, then you can also feel free and have the freedom to sell food too, without fear of being shut down at the market,” he added. He also had a direct message for consumers, urging members of the public to protect their health by purchasing meals exclusively from certified vendors who maintain high hygiene standards. To secure a Ready-to-Eat Food Permit, vendors must complete prescribed food safety training and pass a thorough health inspection. HCC Health Inspectors evaluate personal hygiene, food storage, access to clean water, waste disposal, and general cleanliness. Vendors who fail to obtain a valid permit before selling risk having their food removed from sale or destroyed. [Inside of Honiara Central market. Photo by Tony Iroga]
作者:托尼·伊罗加 霍尼亚拉市议会(HCC)已开始严格执行所有在霍尼亚拉市中央市场销售熟食和即食食品的摊贩的食品安全许可证要求。这次打击行动是在HCC环境团队在过去两周内发布的官方公告之后进行的,公告警告称,严格执法将在本月截止日期后立即开始。 该命令适用于本地市场摊贩和从其他省份前来首都销售食品的商贩。它涵盖了广泛的项目,包括熟餐、米饭、面条、肉类、鱼类、蔬菜、新鲜切水果、果汁、蛋糕、馅饼和煎饼,明确规定:“没有有效的食品许可证,不得销售熟食或即食食品。” HCC环境部副主任阿贝德尼戈·梅欧胡(Mr. Abednigo Maeohu)上周在SIBC表示,认证是强制性的,所有摊贩在市场上设摊之前必须遵循适当的法律程序。 梅欧胡表示:“市议会现在已经到了一个所有摊贩需要验证其销售熟食和即食食品许可证的阶段。” 他强调,虽然市议会支持本地商业,但公众健康仍然是首要任务。 梅欧胡说:“人们的安全非常重要,人民的健康也是如此,整个过程是一个简单的流程,每个人都需要遵循这个命令。” “霍尼亚拉市议会不能阻止摊贩在市场上销售食品,但遵守规定非常重要。规则和法规已经存在,摊贩需要遵守。” 他补充说,公共卫生标准不仅限于餐盘,提醒摊贩在指定区域内经营,并妥善处理废物。 他说:“在公共场合销售食品时,确保必须在适当的地方进行,垃圾也必须丢弃在正确的地方。” 梅欧胡呼吁所有市场摊贩支付所需的培训费用,并遵循正式程序以获得许可证,并指出HCC办公室的环境卫生部门提供随时可用的帮助。 他补充道:“当你拥有销售食品的许可证时,你也可以自由地销售食品,而不必担心在市场上被关闭。” 他还对消费者发出了直接的信息,呼吁公众通过仅从保持高卫生标准的认证摊贩那里购买餐食来保护自己的健康。 要获得即食食品许可证,摊贩必须完成规定的食品安全培训并通过严格的健康检查。 HCC健康检查员评估个人卫生、食品储存、清洁水源的获取、废物处理和整体清洁度。未能在销售前获得有效许可证的摊贩,面临被撤销销售或销毁其食品的风险。 [霍尼亚拉中央市场内部。照片由托尼·伊罗加提供]
BY RODRICK DESURI AUKI The South Sea Evangelical Church (SSEC) Biennial General Conference officially opened yesterday at Kilusakwalo in Malaita Province, with Prime Minister Matthew Wale declaring the gathering open. The event was attended by the Premier of Malaita Province, church leaders and elders, community leaders, chiefs and members of the Kilusakwalo community. During the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Wale thanked the people of Kilusakwalo for their efforts in preparing to host the significant church event. He said his attendance was not primarily in his capacity as Prime Minister, but as a son of the South Sea Evangelical Church family. Photos from the Biennial General conference at Kilusakwalo, Malaita Province. Photo: PMO “With gratitude to God, and as your Guest of Honour, it is my privilege to declare the SSEC Biennial General Conference formally open,” he said. Wale also acknowledged the families and community members who had contributed to hosting the conference. “Thank you, Kilusakwalo. To the families who opened their homes, cooked the food and carried the quiet burdens of this gathering: what is done in secret, the Father sees. We see it too, and we thank you,” he said. The Prime Minister emphasised that within the church, titles and positions did not place anyone above another, noting that all believers stood equal before God through Jesus Christ. “I stand before you as Prime Minister, but I come first as a son of SSEC, returning home to my church family. And in this family, titles do not matter. A title cannot forgive sin. An office cannot reconcile a man to God. At the foot of the cross, the Prime Minister and the village elder stand on the same ground: sinners saved by grace. We come to the Father only through Jesus Christ,” he said. Speaking on the conference theme, Wale highlighted the importance of servant leadership among church pastors and elders, urging them to follow the example of Jesus Christ. Photos from the Biennial General conference at Kilusakwalo, Malaita Province. Photo: PMO “Our perfect model of service is the Lord Jesus Christ revealed in the gospel: the Lord who washed his disciples’ feet and gave his life for sinners. Whatever responsibility we hold, let us take the servant’s place,” he said. Wale also remembered those who brought the SSEC to Malaita Province, acknowledging their faith in Jesus Christ and the role it played in guiding their work and ministry. He said the conference would provide an opportunity for church members to learn, receive spiritual encouragement and strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ. “The church’s one true foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ. SSEC must never look to anyone or anything else for its strength. Our confidence in our message and our service must rest solely in Christ and his saving work on the cross. We find the true Christ in Scripture, proclaimed with particular clarity in the Gospels. Let this conference bring us home to him,” he said. The Prime Minister encouraged delegates and church members to remain committed to their faith, uphold what is good and carry the lessons of the conference back to their families, villages and congregations. “Hold fast to what is good. Be of one mind, live in peace, and carry home what the Lord has sown in your hearts these days, to your families, your villages and your congregations,” he said. [Photos from the Biennial General conference at Kilusakwalo, Malaita Province. Photo: PMO]
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 南海福音教会(SSEC)双年大会于昨日在马莱塔省的基卢萨夸洛正式开幕,首相马修·韦尔宣告大会开始。 此次活动吸引了马莱塔省省长、教会领袖和长老、社区领袖、酋长以及基卢萨夸洛社区的成员参加。 在开幕式上,韦尔首相感谢基卢萨夸洛人民为举办这一重要教会活动所做的努力。 他说,他的出席不仅仅是作为首相,而是作为南海福音教会家庭的一员。 “感谢上帝,作为你们的贵宾,我很荣幸地宣布南海福音教会双年大会正式开幕,”他说。 韦尔还对为举办大会做出贡献的家庭和社区成员表示感谢。 “谢谢你们,基卢萨夸洛。感谢那些打开家门、烹饪食物并默默承担此次聚会重担的家庭:在暗中所做的,天父都看见。我们也看见了,感谢你们,”他说。 首相强调,在教会中,头衔和职位并不使任何人高于他人,指出所有信徒在耶稣基督面前都是平等的。 “我站在你们面前作为首相,但我首先是南海福音教会的儿子,回到我的教会家庭。在这个家庭中,头衔并不重要。头衔不能赦免罪孽。职位不能使人与上帝和解。在十字架前,首相和村庄长老站在同一块土地上:都是因恩典得救的罪人。我们只有通过耶稣基督才能来到天父面前,”他说。 谈到大会主题时,韦尔强调了教会牧师和长老之间仆人领导的重要性,敦促他们效仿耶稣基督的榜样。 “我们的完美服务榜样是福音中显现的主耶稣基督:那位为罪人洗脚并献出生命的主。无论我们承担什么责任,让我们都要站在仆人的位置上,”他说。 韦尔还怀念那些将南海福音教会带到马莱塔省的人,承认他们对耶稣基督的信仰以及这信仰在指导他们的工作和事工中所发挥的作用。 他说,大会将为教会成员提供学习、获得灵性鼓励和增强对耶稣基督信仰的机会。 “教会唯一真正的基础是主耶稣基督。南海福音教会绝不能将力量寄托于任何人或任何事物。我们对信息和服务的信心必须完全建立在基督及其在十字架上的救赎工作上。我们在圣经中找到真正的基督,福音书中对此有特别清晰的宣告。愿此次大会将我们带回到他那里,”他说。 首相鼓励代表和教会成员坚定信仰,维护美好,并将大会的教训带回家庭、村庄和会众。 “紧紧把握美好的事物。心意相同,和睦相处,把这些天主在你们心中播下的种子带回家庭、村庄和会众,”他说。 [来自马莱塔省基卢萨夸洛双年大会的照片。照片来源:首相办公室]
BY RODRICK DESURI AUKI Beijing New Building Materials (BNBM) has supported Buma/Baolo School in West Kwaio, Malaita Province, with a donation of school furniture aimed at improving the learning environment for students and teachers. The furniture was supplied by BNBM with the assistance of the Sisters of Charity. The items were officially handed over to the school on Friday, October 16, and include new desks, chairs and tables for teachers. During the handover ceremony, a representative of BNBM said the company was pleased to support the school and invest in rural communities. Furnitures handed over to Buma/Baolo School. Photo: Atiman “We are happy to give back to the community. Supporting rural schools is investing in the future of Solomon Islands,” the representative said. Meanwhile, Buma/Baolo School principal Ben Morosini thanked BNBM for the assistance, saying the donation would help improve teaching and learning at the school. He said the school had been facing challenges due to a shortage of suitable furniture, with students and teachers having to use broken desks for a long time. “We have been learning with broken desks for a long time, and this support will boost learning for us students and teachers,” he said. “We would want to thank the Sister’s of Charity at Buma for support through this furniture,” he said. Morosini said the new furniture would provide better support for classroom activities and help create a more conducive learning environment for both students and teachers. BNBM is a Chinese company operating as a hardware and home improvement centre in East Honiara. It is a subsidiary of China National Building Material Company Ltd (CNBM). The company supports schools in Solomon Islands through donations of building materials, furniture and equipment aimed at improving learning environments. [Photo Caption: Furnitures handed over to Buma/Baolo School. Photo: Atiman]
作者:罗德里克·德苏里 奥基 北京新建材(BNBM)向马莱塔省西夸伊奥的布马/巴奥洛学校捐赠了学校家具,旨在改善学生和教师的学习环境。 这些家具由BNBM提供,并得到了慈善姐妹会的协助。 这些物品于10月16日星期五正式交给学校,包括新的课桌、椅子和教师用桌。 在交接仪式上,BNBM的一位代表表示,公司很高兴能够支持学校并投资于农村社区。 “我们很高兴能回馈社区。支持农村学校就是在投资所罗门群岛的未来,”该代表说。 与此同时,布马/巴奥洛学校校长本·莫罗西尼感谢BNBM的支持,表示这笔捐赠将有助于改善学校的教学和学习。 他说,学校一直面临适合家具短缺的挑战,学生和教师不得不长期使用破损的课桌。 “我们已经用破损的课桌学习很长时间了,这项支持将促进我们学生和教师的学习,”他说。 “我们要感谢布马的慈善姐妹会通过这批家具提供的支持,”他说。 莫罗西尼表示,新家具将为课堂活动提供更好的支持,并帮助为学生和教师创造更有利的学习环境。 BNBM是一家在东霍尼亚拉运营的中国公司,作为一家五金和家居改善中心。它是中国建材有限公司(CNBM)的子公司。 该公司通过捐赠建筑材料、家具和设备来支持所罗门群岛的学校,旨在改善学习环境。 [照片说明:家具交给布马/巴奥洛学校。照片:阿提曼]
Sixteen teams set for Real Kakamora Challenge Cup in Kirakira BY RICHARD MENANOPO THE Real Kakamora Challenge Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off in Kirakira, Makira-Ulawa Province, today, with 16 teams expected to compete in the tournament. The competition will bring together teams representing football zones across the province as Makira-Ulawa prepares to defend its Solomon Cup title in December. According to information provided by Makira-Ulawa Football Association (MUFA) President Tommy Mana, participating teams were expected to arrive in Kirakira on October 17, ahead of the official opening scheduled for October 18. The main tournament trophy accompanied by gold and silver medals ready for presentation. Photo credit: MUFA The opening programme was expected to include a curtain-raiser match featuring the Real Kakamora women’s team, which is also expected to represent the province at the Solomon Cup. The tournament is expected to feature four pools of four teams, providing players with an opportunity to showcase their abilities as selectors work towards assembling a competitive Real Kakamora side for the Solomon Cup. MUFA has also acknowledged Solrice Company for donating one tonne of rice to assist participating teams with food supplies during the tournament. The association described the contribution as an important boost to football development and youth participation in Makira-Ulawa. Real Kakamora enter the tournament following their historic Solomon Cup triumph in 2025, when they defeated Malaita Eagles 3-0 in the final to claim the province’s first title in the competition. The Challenge Cup is expected to play a key role in identifying talent and strengthening the provincial side ahead of its title defence in December. [THE PRIZE A close-up view of the base plaque on the 2026 Real Kakamora Challenge Cup trophy, showcasing the official tournament crest.Photo credit: MUFA]
十六支球队准备参加在基拉基拉举行的真实卡卡莫拉挑战杯 作者:理查德·梅纳诺波 2026年真实卡卡莫拉挑战杯定于今天在马基拉-乌拉瓦省的基拉基拉启动,预计将有16支球队参加比赛。 此次比赛将汇聚代表该省各足球区域的球队,因为马基拉-乌拉瓦省正准备在12月捍卫其所罗门杯冠军头衔。 根据马基拉-乌拉瓦足球协会(MUFA)主席汤米·马纳提供的信息,参赛球队预计将于10月17日抵达基拉基拉,以便为定于10月18日的正式开幕做准备。 主赛事奖杯及金银奖牌已准备好颁发。照片来源:MUFA 开幕程序预计将包括一场揭幕战,参赛队伍为真实卡卡莫拉女子队,该队也预计将代表该省参加所罗门杯。 本次比赛预计将设有四个小组,每组四支球队,为球员提供展示自己能力的机会,同时选拔人员将致力于组建一支具有竞争力的真实卡卡莫拉队伍参加所罗门杯。 MUFA还感谢Solrice公司捐赠一吨大米,以帮助参赛球队在比赛期间的食品供应。 该协会表示,这一贡献对马基拉-乌拉瓦的足球发展和青少年参与具有重要推动作用。 真实卡卡莫拉在2025年历史性地赢得所罗门杯后进入本次比赛,当时他们在决赛中以3-0战胜马莱塔鹰队,夺得该省在该比赛中的首个冠军头衔。 挑战杯预计将在识别人才和增强省队实力方面发挥关键作用,为其在12月的冠军卫冕做准备。 [奖品 2026年真实卡卡莫拉挑战杯奖杯底座铭牌的特写,展示了官方比赛徽章。照片来源:MUFA]
BY CHARLES STENNETT A programme providing valuable hands-on learning opportunities for the students and strengthening collaboration between the university, government fisheries authorities and the Tiaro Bay community was held at Tiaro bay recently and thirty students from the Fisheries Department at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) participated in a field programme recently. The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine resources said the aim of the program was to strengthen marine environmental awareness and promoting sustainable coastal resource management. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Tiaro Bay community, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), Guadalcanal Provincial Fisheries Department, SINU and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project. MFMR said students facilitated interactive marine environmental education activities for pupils at Tiaro Primary and Secondary Schools which provided an opportunity for students to share knowledge about the marine environment and the importance of conserving coastal and marine resources with younger learners. The SINU students also conducted field surveys of trochus populations and coral habitats at six sites within Tiaro Bay’s locally managed marine area. It said the surveys provided practical experience in marine resource monitoring and helped students develop a better understanding of coastal ecosystems and the management of marine resources. MFMR said an important component of the programme was the exchange of knowledge between students and the local community. Students also presented their findings to community members, whose local ecological knowledge contributed to discussions on marine resource conditions and sustainable management practices. The programme provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities for the students while strengthening collaboration between the university, government fisheries authorities and the Tiaro Bay community. MFMR said the partnership highlights the importance of combining scientific research, community knowledge and environmental education in supporting community-based resource management and the long-term sustainability of Solomon Islands’ coastal and marine resources. [SINU students attending the marine environmental awareness and sustainable coastal resource management program at Tiaro, Bay West Guadalcanal. Photo credit: MFMR]
作者:查尔斯·斯特内特 最近,在提阿罗湾举行了一项为学生提供宝贵实践学习机会的项目,旨在加强大学、政府渔业部门与提阿罗湾社区之间的合作,三十名来自所罗门群岛国立大学(SINU)渔业系的学生参与了这一实地项目。 渔业和海洋资源部表示,该项目的目的是增强海洋环境意识,促进可持续的沿海资源管理。 该项目与提阿罗湾社区、渔业和海洋资源部(MFMR)、瓜达尔卡纳尔省渔业部门、SINU以及日本国际协力机构(JICA)项目合作开展。 MFMR表示,学生们为提阿罗小学和中学的学生提供了互动的海洋环境教育活动,这为学生们提供了一个分享海洋环境知识和保护沿海及海洋资源重要性的机会。 SINU的学生还在提阿罗湾的六个地点进行了海螺种群和珊瑚栖息地的实地调查。 调查为学生提供了海洋资源监测的实践经验,并帮助他们更好地理解沿海生态系统及海洋资源管理。 MFMR表示,该项目的重要组成部分是学生与当地社区之间的知识交流。 学生们还向社区成员展示了他们的调查结果,当地生态知识为海洋资源状况和可持续管理实践的讨论做出了贡献。 该项目为学生提供了宝贵的实践学习机会,同时加强了大学、政府渔业部门与提阿罗湾社区之间的合作。 MFMR表示,这一合作关系突显了将科学研究、社区知识和环境教育相结合的重要性,以支持基于社区的资源管理和所罗门群岛沿海及海洋资源的长期可持续性。 [所大学生参加提阿罗湾西瓜达尔卡纳尔的海洋环境意识和可持续沿海资源管理项目。照片来源:MFMR]
BY JOSES SAREN A vessel operated by Respond Global will support drought relief efforts in Rennell and Bellona Province, with capacity to produce approximately 14,000 litres of fresh water daily. The MV Helpr-1 will support the Solomon Islands Government-led emergency mission from November 18 to 25, helping address severe water shortages affecting communities, schools and health facilities on Bellona Island, a statement from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology said. The vessel’s desalination capacity will support emergency drinking-water production and distribution as authorities work to improve access to safe water in drought-affected communities. The mission will also involve water-quality testing, improvements to water-storage systems, medical outreach services and the supply of essential medical items. While the immediate focus is on Bellona Island, the operation will also assess water sources on Rennell Island to help guide future drought-response and water-security interventions. The mission is being led by the National Disaster Management Office in collaboration with the Australian Government, the Australian Defence Force, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Respond Global and provincial authorities. [The MV Helpr-1. Photo: MECDM]
作者:乔斯·萨伦 一艘由Respond Global运营的船只将支持伦内尔和贝洛纳省的干旱救助工作,具备每日生产约14,000升淡水的能力。 MV Helpr-1将支持所罗门群岛政府主导的紧急任务,时间为11月18日至25日,帮助解决影响贝洛纳岛社区、学校和医疗设施的严重缺水问题,环境、气候变化、灾害管理和气象部的声明表示。 该船的海水淡化能力将支持紧急饮用水的生产和分配,相关部门正在努力改善干旱受影响社区的安全用水获取。 此次任务还将涉及水质检测、水储存系统的改进、医疗外展服务以及必需医疗物品的供应。 虽然此次任务的直接重点是贝洛纳岛,但该行动还将评估伦内尔岛的水源,以帮助指导未来的干旱应对和水安全干预。 此次任务由国家灾害管理办公室主导,与澳大利亚政府、澳大利亚国防军、外交和贸易部、Respond Global及省级当局合作进行。 [MV Helpr-1。照片:MECDM]
BY BEN BILUA Gizo COMMUNITIES in Ward 10, Western Province, are facing mounting hardship as they struggle to recover from the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila while battling water and food shortages linked to prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño. Provincial Member of Assembly for Ward 10, Freedom Tozaka, said the situation is putting additional pressure on families still trying to rebuild their lives after the cyclone battered their communities. He said reports from affected communities indicated that water was becoming increasingly scarce, forcing some residents to travel long distances by canoe to access water. “I have received report from my people that water is becoming scarce. Some communities have to paddle far to get water, putting security issues to women and girls,” Tozaka said. He said food security is also becoming a major concern, with communities reporting poor crop yields despite efforts to replant food gardens following the cyclone. “My people make garden and plant food, but something is wrong with the soil that the crop failed to yield. “Now the extraordinary heat caused by the prolonged dry season has withered crops that were planted,” Tozaka said. He said Ward 10 had been categorised as a “Red Zone” following Tropical Cyclone Maila, and the current dry conditions were worsening the situation for already vulnerable communities. Tozaka said his committee had discussed the growing concerns with the Western Provincial Government, with reports expected to be forwarded to the national government for further deliberation. He called on the responsible authorities to urgently assess the impacts of El Niño on communities across the country and develop an appropriate response plan before the situation deteriorates further. Tozaka warned that prolonged dry conditions could affect food production, reduce access to safe water and threaten the livelihoods of communities already struggling to recover from the cyclone. “This El Niño is not something that we play around with. This is real and dangerous. Gardens will not bear good harvest, water will become scarce and the entire country will go hungry if there is no immediate response plan. “This is why I call for immediate assessment and planning to respond to El Niño,” he said. Tozaka said an early assessment would help authorities identify the most affected communities and determine the assistance needed to address water shortages and protect food security.
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 西部省第10区的社区正面临日益严重的困难,他们在努力从热带气旋Maila的影响中恢复的同时,还要应对与厄尔尼诺相关的长期干旱造成的水和食品短缺。 第10区省议员弗里德姆·托扎卡表示,这种情况给仍在努力重建生活的家庭带来了额外压力,因为气旋严重破坏了他们的社区。 他表示,受影响社区的报告显示,水资源日益稀缺,迫使一些居民乘坐独木舟长途跋涉以获取水源。 “我收到我人民的报告,水变得越来越稀缺。一些社区不得不划船很远才能取水,这给女性和女孩的安全带来了问题,”托扎卡说。 他表示,食品安全也成为一个主要问题,社区报告称,尽管在气旋过后努力重新种植食品花园,但作物产量仍然不佳。 “我的人民种植花园和食品,但土壤出现了问题,作物未能丰收。 “现在,由于长期干旱造成的异常高温使种植的作物枯萎,”托扎卡说。 他说,第10区在热带气旋Maila后被划定为“红色区域”,而当前的干旱条件使已经脆弱的社区情况更加恶化。 托扎卡表示,他的委员会已与西部省政府讨论了日益严重的担忧,预计报告将转交给国家政府进一步审议。 他呼吁相关部门紧急评估厄尔尼诺对全国社区的影响,并制定适当的应对计划,以防情况进一步恶化。 托扎卡警告称,长期干旱可能会影响食品生产,减少安全水源的获取,并威胁到已经在努力从气旋中恢复的社区的生计。 “这个厄尔尼诺不是我们可以轻视的。这是真实而危险的。花园不会有好的收成,水将变得稀缺,如果没有立即的应对计划,整个国家将面临饥饿。 “这就是为什么我呼吁立即评估和规划以应对厄尔尼诺,”他说。 托扎卡表示,早期评估将帮助当局识别受影响最严重的社区,并确定解决水短缺和保护食品安全所需的援助。
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service (SIMS) has issued Strong Wind Warning Number 22, effective as of 7:00am on Monday, 19th October 2026. According to SIMS, the current warning affects the coastal and open waters of Temotu, Makira, Rennell and Bellona, Malaita, and Guadalcanal provinces. A general southeast trade wind flow persists across the country, driving southerly winds of 15 to 25 knots over the affected regions. Maritime conditions are expected to deteriorate, with seas becoming moderate to rough. Swells originating from the southeast are projected to reach heights between 2.5 and 3.0 meters. Additionally, visibility may be significantly reduced in areas experiencing heavy showers and thunderstorms. Authorities advise residents and communities in these provinces to take immediate precautionary measures, warning that winds of this magnitude have the potential to impact lives and damage property. Sea travelers and operators of small boats are strongly urged to prioritize safety and consider delaying travel, as the anticipated conditions will produce highly dangerous hazards at sea. The public is also requested to ensure this vital safety information is shared with people with disabilities within their communities. The Meteorological Service will continue to monitor the situation and expects to issue the next update at 4:00pm this afternoon.
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 所罗门群岛气象局(SIMS)已发布强风警告第22号,自2026年10月19日星期一上午7:00生效。 根据SIMS的消息,目前的警告影响了特门图、马基拉、伦内尔和贝洛纳、马莱塔和瓜达尔卡纳尔省的沿海和开放水域。 全国范围内持续存在东南季风流,导致受影响地区的南风风速为15到25节。 海洋条件预计将恶化,海面将变得中等到粗糙。来自东南方向的涌浪预计将达到2.5到3.0米的高度。 此外,在经历强降雨和雷暴的地区,能见度可能会显著降低。 当局建议这些省的居民和社区采取立即的预防措施,警告称这种强度的风可能会影响生命并损坏财产。 海上旅行者和小船运营者被强烈建议优先考虑安全,并考虑推迟旅行,因为预期的条件将在海上产生高度危险的危害。公众也被要求确保将这一重要安全信息传达给社区内的残疾人士。 气象局将继续监测情况,并预计将在今天下午4:00发布下一次更新。
Harry Kuma visits Indonesia to strengthen trade ties, explore business opportunities and establish regional trade partnerships. The Minister of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration,Harry Kuma is in Indonesia to attend the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia, a major international trade event organised by the Government of Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade in partnership with the Indonesian Chamber [...] The post Minister Kuma Leads Solomon Islands Delegation to Trade Expo Indonesia appeared first on Tavuli News (Solomon Islands) .
哈里·库马访问印度尼西亚以加强贸易关系,探索商业机会并建立区域贸易伙伴关系。所罗门群岛商务、工业、劳工和移民部长哈里·库马正在印度尼西亚参加第41届印度尼西亚贸易博览会,这是由印度尼西亚贸易部与印度尼西亚商会合作举办的一项重要国际贸易活动。 该文章最初发布在Tavuli News(所罗门群岛)上。
A delegation from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs attended the 45th Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) Annual Meeting in Funafuti, Tuvalu, from 12 to 15 October 2026. The meeting was co-hosted by the Office of the Attorney General of Tuvalu and the Australian Attorney-General’s Department, bringing together senior law and justice officials from across the Pacific to discuss shared legal and policy challenges. Discussions covered cybercrime, corruption, transnational crimes, including drug smuggling, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), legislative drafting, constitutional reform and regional legal cooperation. The Solomon Islands delegation was led by Attorney General Gabriel Suri and included representatives from the Attorney General’s Chambers, Legislative Drafting Division, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Public Solicitor and Solomon Islands Law Reform Commission. Other delegates were Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Kelesi; Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Olivia T. Ratu; Witness Support Officer Hellen Bennett; Deputy Legislative Drafter Florence Tagini; Senior Legal Officers Sylvia Pitamama and Ricardo Vatia from the Public Solicitor’s Office; and Chief Legal Officer Zaneta Kafa from the Law Reform Commission. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Solomon Islands delegation to exchange experiences with regional counterparts, learn from best practices and contribute to discussions aimed at strengthening legal institutions and justice systems across the Pacific. Solomon Islands will host the 46th PILON Annual Meeting in 2027 and has also assumed the chair of PILON’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Working Group, one of the network’s five working groups. These responsibilities highlight the country’s growing role in regional legal cooperation and efforts to address sexual and gender-based violence. Attorney General Suri welcomed the outcomes of the meeting and thanked the Government and people of Tuvalu for hosting the annual gathering. He said Solomon Islands looked forward to hosting the 2027 meeting, reaffirming the country’s commitment to strengthening regional legal cooperation and advancing justice sector development across the Pacific. ENDS
所罗门群岛司法与法律事务部的代表团于2026年10月12日至15日在图瓦卢富纳富提参加了第45届太平洋岛国法律官员网络(PILON)年会。 此次会议由图瓦卢总检察长办公室和澳大利亚总检察长部共同主办,汇集了来自太平洋各地的高级法律和司法官员,讨论共同面临的法律和政策挑战。 讨论内容包括网络犯罪、腐败、跨国犯罪(包括毒品走私)、性别和性暴力(SGBV)、立法草拟、宪法改革以及区域法律合作。 所罗门群岛代表团由总检察长加布里埃尔·苏里(Gabriel Suri)领导,成员包括总检察长办公室、立法草拟处、公共检察署、公共律师办公室和所罗门群岛法律改革委员会的代表。 其他代表包括公共检察署署长安德鲁·凯莱西(Andrew Kelesi);公共检察署副署长奥利维亚·T·拉图(Olivia T. Ratu);证人支持官海伦·贝内特(Hellen Bennett);副立法草拟员弗洛伦斯·塔吉尼(Florence Tagini);公共律师办公室的高级法律官员西尔维娅·皮塔马马(Sylvia Pitamama)和里卡多·瓦蒂亚(Ricardo Vatia);以及法律改革委员会的首席法律官扎内塔·卡法(Zaneta Kafa)。 此次会议为所罗门群岛代表团提供了与区域同行交流经验、学习最佳实践并参与旨在加强太平洋地区法律机构和司法系统的讨论的机会。 所罗门群岛将在2027年主办第46届PILON年会,并已担任PILON性别和性暴力工作组的主席,这是该网络的五个工作组之一。 这些责任突显了该国在区域法律合作和应对性别及性暴力方面日益增长的角色。 总检察长苏里对会议成果表示欢迎,并感谢图瓦卢政府和人民主办此次年度聚会。 他表示,所罗门群岛期待主办2027年会议,重申该国致力于加强区域法律合作和推动太平洋地区司法部门的发展。 结束
BY TONY IROGA Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale officially opened the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) Biennial General Conference yesterday at Kilusakwalo Village, Auki, Malaita Province, challenging church leaders and members to lead with spiritual boldness and integrity. Delivering his address under the theme “Strengthening the Church to Lead with Courage,” PM Wale urged the congregation to remain firmly grounded in Jesus Christ, deepen discipleship, actively nurture the younger generation, and serve their communities with humility. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office yesterday, the government reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to partner closely with churches to strengthen families and build resilient communities, while emphasising the vital importance of transparency and accountability in leadership. Concluding his address, the Prime Minister left a powerful and direct reminder: “Do not forget Jesus.” The landmark SSEC Biennial General Conference brings together delegates, church leaders, and members from across the country for a week of fellowship, worship, and charting the spiritual future of the denomination. Photo credit: OPMC For feedback, contact: tonyiroga8@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:托尼·伊罗加(TONY IROGA) 总理马修·库珀·瓦尔(Matthew Cooper Wale)于昨日在马莱塔省奥基的基鲁萨克瓦洛村正式开幕南海福音教会(SSEC)双年大会,挑战教会领导人和成员以灵性勇气和诚信领导。 在以“加强教会以勇敢领导”为主题的讲话中,瓦尔总理敦促会众坚定信仰耶稣基督,深化门徒训练,积极培养年轻一代,并以谦卑服务社区。 根据总理办公室昨日发布的官方声明,政府重申其与教会紧密合作、加强家庭和建设韧性社区的坚定承诺,同时强调领导中的透明度和问责制的重要性。 在讲话结束时,总理留下了一个强有力且直接的提醒: “不要忘记耶稣。” 这一具有里程碑意义的SSEC双年大会汇聚了来自全国各地的代表、教会领导人和成员,进行为期一周的联谊、崇拜,并规划该宗派的精神未来。 照片来源:OPMC 反馈请联系:tonyiroga8@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
BY BEN BILUA Gizo THE United States does not view any country as a threat unless it poses a direct threat to its security, according to US Embassy Public Affairs Officer Mark P. Carr. Carr made the statement when Island Sun asked whether China’s growing influence in Solomon Islands posed a threat to the United States. He said the US is willing to work with any country that is prepared to work for a common good. Carr said United States recognises that Solomon Islands need to maintain balanced foreign relations. “We are willing to work with anybody who is willing to work with us, and we understand that Solomon Islands, as a developing nation, has to balance its foreign relations,” he said. Carr said the United States does not consider other countries a threat unless they are directly threatened. “Unless we are threatened directly by a country, we don’t see them as a threat,” he said. Carr’s comments come amidst growing international interest in the Pacific region, where countries such as the United States and China continue to engage with Pacific Island nations through diplomatic, economic and development partnerships. For Solomon Islands, maintaining relationships with international partners remains an important part of its foreign policy as it seeks development opportunities and cooperation with different countries. Carr’s remarks indicate that the United States is prepared to engage with Solomon Islands and other partners without automatically viewing their relationships with other countries as a threat. For feedback, contact: maetuana777@gmail.com Editor: irwin3angiki@gmail.com
作者:本·比卢亚(BEN BILUA) 吉佐 美国并不将任何国家视为威胁,除非该国对其安全构成直接威胁,华盛顿美国大使馆公共事务官员马克·P·卡尔(Mark P. Carr)表示。 当《岛屿太阳》询问中国在所罗门群岛日益增长的影响是否对美国构成威胁时,卡尔作出了上述表态。 他说,美国愿意与任何愿意为共同利益而努力的国家合作。 卡尔表示,美国认识到所罗门群岛需要保持平衡的外交关系。 “我们愿意与任何愿意与我们合作的人合作,我们理解所罗门群岛作为一个发展中国家,必须平衡其外交关系,”他说。 卡尔表示,美国不会将其他国家视为威胁,除非它们直接受到威胁。 “除非我们直接受到某个国家的威胁,否则我们不会将其视为威胁,”他说。 卡尔的评论是在国际社会对太平洋地区日益关注的背景下发表的,像美国和中国这样的国家继续通过外交、经济和发展伙伴关系与太平洋岛国进行接触。 对于所罗门群岛而言,维护与国际伙伴的关系仍然是其外交政策的重要组成部分,因为它寻求发展机会并与不同国家合作。 卡尔的言论表明,美国准备与所罗门群岛及其他伙伴进行接触,而不自动将其与其他国家的关系视为威胁。 反馈请联系:maetuana777@gmail.com 编辑:irwin3angiki@gmail.com
Aziel Orihao of Solomon Islands has won the Pacific Youth second prize in the interactive category of the 2026 Pacific Dataviz Challenge for Ripple, a visualisation of six tropical cyclones between 2015 and 2024.
所罗门群岛的阿齐尔·奥里哈(Aziel Orihao)在2026年太平洋数据可视化挑战赛中获得互动类别的第二名,作品为《Ripple》,该作品可视化了2015年至2024年间的六个热带气旋。
Businessman Johnny Sy, who has longstanding interests in the logging and mining sectors, has been appointed Honorary Consul of the Philippines to Solomon Islands. Sy took up the appointment in Honiara last week. In the role, he will represent the interests of the Philippine Government and assist Filipinos living and... The post Sy is New Philippines Honorary Consul to Solomon Islands appeared first on In-depth Solomons .
商人约翰尼·西(Johnny Sy)在木材和矿业领域有着长期的投资兴趣,已被任命为菲律宾驻所罗门群岛名誉领事。西上周在霍尼亚拉(Honiara)正式就任。在这一角色中,他将代表菲律宾政府的利益,并协助生活在... 该文章最初发布于 In-depth Solomons。
BY BEN BILUA Gizo PARISHIONERS from Noro, Ringi, Poitete, Rarumana and Fishing Village gathered in Gizo to celebrate St Luke Saint Day, strengthening fellowship and reaffirming their commitment to spreading the Gospel. The celebration began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday, bringing together members of the Anglican community for prayers, action choruses and feasting to mark the special occasion. Speaking during the celebration, Assistant Parish Priest of Noro Parish, Lonsdale Bako, reminded Christians that spreading the Gospel is everybody’s responsibility. He said the saints have already played their part in spreading the Christian faith, and the responsibility now rested on every Christian to continue their work. End of Church Service. Photo Ben Bilua. Bako said the life and example of St Luke demonstrated the importance of a renewed life in Jesus Christ and the mission to heal human souls. “St Luke is a doctor and a Gentile. He sees Jesus not only for the Jews but for everyone. St Luke recognises the need to rewrite the Gospel, which he did. “This means Jesus Christ belongs to all of us,” he said. Meanwhile, Guest of Honour and Member of Provincial Assembly for Ward 10, Freedom Tozaka, congratulated St Luke Parish for successfully hosting the celebration. He said the event demonstrated the spirit of unity and cooperation among parishioners in their shared mission to spread the Gospel. Tozaka acknowledged that Gizo was facing water and electricity supply challenges but said the parish had continued with its plans to host the celebration. Gizo Mother Union dancing group. Photo Ben Bilua. “I understand that Gizo is facing water problem and also power problem, but you still decided to host this event. “I, on behalf of the Premier and the government of Western Province, acknowledge the Anglican community here in Western Province for your support in spiritual development,” Tozaka said. He said the Western Provincial Government recognised the important role churches played in nurturing responsible citizens and promoting spiritual development across the province. Tozaka added that the provincial government looked forward to continuing its collaboration with churches in supporting communities and developing good citizens. The celebration concluded with parishioners sharing fellowship and reaffirming their commitment to the Christian faith. [Absiu Dancing group entertaining the crowd. Photo Ben Bilua.]
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 来自诺罗、林吉、波伊特特、拉鲁马纳和渔村的教区居民聚集在吉佐庆祝圣卢克圣日,增强了联谊并重申了他们传播福音的承诺。 庆祝活动于周六晚上开始,并持续到周日,吸引了圣公会社区的成员们一起祈祷、唱歌和聚餐,以纪念这一特殊的时刻。 在庆祝活动中,诺罗教区助理神父伦斯代尔·巴科提醒基督徒,传播福音是每个人的责任。 他说,圣人们已经在传播基督教信仰方面发挥了作用,而现在的责任落在每位基督徒身上,继续他们的工作。 教会服务结束。照片:本·比卢亚。 巴科表示,圣卢克的生活和榜样展示了在耶稣基督里重生的重要性,以及治愈人类灵魂的使命。 “圣卢克是一位医生,也是外邦人。他不仅为犹太人看见耶稣,也为所有人。圣卢克意识到需要重写福音,他做到了。 “这意味着耶稣基督属于我们所有人,”他说。 与此同时,嘉宾和第10区省议会成员弗里德姆·托扎卡祝贺圣卢克教区成功举办庆祝活动。 他说,这一活动展示了教区居民在共同传播福音使命中的团结与合作精神。 托扎卡承认吉佐面临水电供应挑战,但表示教区仍继续计划举办庆祝活动。 吉佐母亲联盟舞蹈团。照片:本·比卢亚。 “我了解到吉佐面临水和电的问题,但你们仍然决定举办这个活动。 “我代表省长和西部省政府,感谢西部省的圣公会社区在精神发展方面的支持,”托扎卡说。 他说,西部省政府认识到教会在培养负责任公民和促进全省精神发展方面的重要作用。 托扎卡补充说,省政府期待继续与教会合作,支持社区并培养良好的公民。 庆祝活动在教区居民分享联谊和重申对基督教信仰的承诺中结束。 [阿布西乌舞蹈团为观众表演。照片:本·比卢亚.]
By TONY IROGA The Basketball for Good (Hoops for Equality) program has officially expanded to Malaita Province for the first time, using sport as a dynamic platform to educate and engage young people on gender equality, inclusion, and mutual respect. Half of the Basketball for Good team arrived in Auki today to roll out the groundbreaking initiative, which targets children aged 6 to 16 years old. The program will start tomorrow 19th to 22nd, the program will cover three selected institutions – Bitakaula Community High School, Sinasu Community School, and Auki Community High School. Speaking to the Island Sun, Hoops for Equality Coordinator Mr. Fitzgerald Dausabea expressed excitement over reaching the provinces for the inaugural rollout. “This marks an exciting milestone for Solomon Islands basketball and gender equality in our communities,” Mr. Dausabea said. “Through sport, we aim to empower young people to challenge stereotypes, embrace equality, and build a more inclusive future,” he said. He said the program is a key component of the Team Up initiative an Australian Government-supported partnership that collaborates with various sports across Pacific Island countries to drive positive community impact. Dausabea extended his profound gratitude to the Australian Government for funding the trip and making the provincial expansion a reality, noting the vital role international partnerships play in youth development. “The Basketball for Good (Hoops for Equality) is supported and funded by the Australian Government,” Mr. Dausabea highlighted, while expressing optimism for future collaborations. “We hope that this program will open many more doors and partnership in the future.” The four-day program combines interactive basketball drills with educational messaging designed to foster respect, equal opportunities, and positive social change for the younger generation in Malaita. [Hoops for Quality team in Auki ahead of schools basket programs rollout in School in Auki. Photo: supplied]
作者:托尼·伊罗加 “为善而篮”(Hoops for Equality)项目首次正式扩展至马莱塔省,利用体育作为一个动态平台,教育和吸引年轻人关注性别平等、包容和相互尊重。 “为善而篮”团队的一半成员今天抵达奥基,启动这一开创性倡议,目标是6至16岁的儿童。该项目将于明天(19日至22日)开始,覆盖三个选定的机构——比塔考拉社区高中、斯纳苏社区学校和奥基社区高中。 “平等之篮”协调员菲茨杰拉德·道萨贝亚先生在接受《岛屿太阳》采访时表示,对首次在省内推广感到兴奋。 道萨贝亚先生说:“这标志着所罗门群岛篮球和我们社区性别平等的一个激动人心的里程碑。” “通过体育,我们旨在赋能年轻人挑战刻板印象,拥抱平等,建设一个更加包容的未来,”他说。 他表示,该项目是“团队合作”(Team Up)倡议的关键组成部分,这是一个由澳大利亚政府支持的合作伙伴关系,与太平洋岛国的各种体育项目合作,以推动积极的社区影响。 道萨贝亚对澳大利亚政府资助此次旅行并使省级扩展成为现实表示深切感谢,并指出国际合作在青年发展中发挥的重要作用。 道萨贝亚先生强调:“‘为善而篮’(Hoops for Equality)项目得到了澳大利亚政府的支持和资助。”同时,他对未来的合作表示乐观。“我们希望这个项目能为未来打开更多的机会和合作。” 为期四天的项目结合了互动篮球训练和旨在促进尊重、平等机会和积极社会变革的教育信息,旨在为马莱塔的年轻一代提供支持。 [平等之篮团队在奥基为学校篮球项目的推广做准备。照片:提供]
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The long dry spell from the current El Niño has triggered critical food shortages and a water crisis for approximately 142 families in Righuru village on Simbo Island, western province. A local resident told Island Sun today that community food gardens are starting to die, natural water sources are drying up, and children are beginning to develop heat-related skin diseases as the village endures prolonged, hot temperatures. The spokesperson said the community has received no rainfall since the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Maila, causing widespread damage to gardens and water sources. Scorched grasslands in Righuru village, Simbo Island, turning brown and dying due to the prolonged, intense El Niño drought affecting the community. Photo Supplied “The prolonged dry spell has left staple crops failed to grow, pushing families into immediate food insecurity after emergency food rations distributed following Cyclone Maila ran out,” she said. She explained that the environment is becoming increasingly uninhabitable, with the extreme heat taking a severe physical toll on the population. “The current situation is that every plant around here has already died. The grass has turned brown, the ground is cracking, and the water is running dry. It is so hot it feels like it is burning our bodies. Our children are also starting to suffer from skin diseases, with their skin blistering from the extreme heat of the sun,” she reported. She pushed back against critics from outside the village who have accused the community of laziness, emphasizing that traditional farming has become impossible under current climatic conditions. “People comment on us, telling us to work hard and not be lazy. But this is incredibly difficult because it is an El Niño season. The people here are genuinely hungry, and they have asked me to speak on their behalf to reveal exactly what is happening on the ground. “Righuru lacks a functional, proper water supply system due to an ongoing community dispute over the land housing the village’s main freshwater source,” She added. She said with primary inland streams drying up completely from the heat, villagers have been forced to source drinking and cooking water from small, depleting creek pools. “For bathing and washing, residents are completely dependent on natural underground freshwater springs that discharge at the coastline. This coastal water source remains highly vulnerable to the tidal cycle, leaving the community vulnerable for hours at a time. “Residents can only skim and collect the fresh water during low tide, as rising high tides would completely submerge the freshwater outlets under saltwater. The community is urging disaster management authorities, provincial leaders, and non-governmental to act quickly to the area before situation worsens,” she said. [An underground water resident of Righuru village collect drinking and cooking from. Photo: Supplied]
作者:约翰·霍阿尼哈乌 目前的厄尔尼诺现象导致西部省辛博岛的里古鲁村约142个家庭面临严重的食品短缺和水危机。 一位当地居民今天告诉《岛屿太阳》,社区的食品花园开始枯死,自然水源正在干涸,孩子们也开始出现与高温相关的皮肤病,因为村庄经历了持续的高温。 发言人表示,自热带气旋迈拉过后以来,社区没有降雨,导致花园和水源遭受广泛破坏。 由于持续的强烈厄尔尼诺干旱,里古鲁村的草地被烤焦,变成棕色并逐渐枯死。照片由提供 “持续的干旱使得主食作物无法生长,迫使家庭在气旋迈拉分发的应急食品配给用尽后,立即面临食品不安全,”她说。 她解释说,环境变得越来越不适宜居住,极端的高温对居民的身体造成了严重影响。 “目前的情况是,这里周围的每一株植物都已经死去。草变成了棕色,土地开裂,水源干涸。天气热得像是在烧灼我们的身体。我们的孩子也开始遭受皮肤病,皮肤因阳光的极端高温而起泡,”她报告说。 她反驳了外界对村庄的批评,强调在当前气候条件下,传统农业已变得不可能。 “人们评论我们,告诉我们要努力工作,不要懒惰。但这非常困难,因为现在是厄尔尼诺季节。这里的人们真的很饿,他们让我代表他们说出地面上究竟发生了什么。 “里古鲁缺乏一个功能正常的水供应系统,因为村庄主要淡水源的土地上存在持续的社区争议,”她补充道。 她表示,由于主要内陆溪流因高温完全干涸,村民们被迫从小而逐渐枯竭的溪流池中获取饮用水和烹饪用水。 “在洗澡和洗衣方面,居民完全依赖于在海岸线排出的自然地下淡水泉。这一海岸水源在潮汐周期中高度脆弱,使社区在一段时间内处于脆弱状态。 “居民只能在低潮时收集淡水,因为涨潮会完全淹没淡水出口,导致盐水覆盖。社区呼吁灾害管理部门、省领导和非政府组织迅速采取行动,以防情况恶化,”她说。 [一位里古鲁村的地下水居民正在收集饮用水和烹饪水。照片:提供]
BY DOUGLAS VAHIA The first cohort of delegates representing 25 Australian companies arrived at Honiara International Airport today October 18, ahead of the inaugural Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Approved Employers Expo. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET) said, the remaining delegates are expected to arrive tomorrow for the four-day event, which runs from October 20 to 23, 2026. Representatives from the Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Unit were on hand at the airport to officially receive the delegation. Australian employer representatives arrive in Honiara for the inaugural PALM Scheme Expo. Photo Credit MFAET The expo will open at the Aquatic Centre inside the National Stadium in East Honiara. Jointly delivered by the governments of Solomon Islands and Australia, the event provides a formal platform to connect local stakeholders with Australian industry representatives. This initiative aligns with the Solomon Islands Government’s current policy under the GREAT Coalition, which targets the deployment of 5,000 local workers per year to Australia through the PALM scheme. Officials have noted that the event is designed to showcase workforce readiness, build employer confidence, and strengthen bilateral labour cooperation rather than serve as an active recruitment drive. [Solomon Islands Labour Mobility Unit (LMU) officials greet an arriving Australian employer at Honiara International Airport. Photo Credit MFAET.]
作者:道格拉斯·瓦希亚 代表25家澳大利亚公司的首批代表团于10月18日抵达霍尼亚拉国际机场,为首届太平洋澳大利亚劳动力流动批准雇主博览会做准备。 外交与对外贸易部(MFAET)的一份声明表示,剩余的代表预计将于明天抵达,博览会为期四天,将于2026年10月20日至23日举行。 所罗门群岛劳动力流动单位的代表在机场迎接代表团。 澳大利亚雇主代表抵达霍尼亚拉参加首届PALM计划博览会。照片来源:MFAET 博览会将在东霍尼亚拉国家体育场内的水上中心举行。该活动由所罗门群岛和澳大利亚政府共同举办,为当地利益相关者与澳大利亚行业代表提供了一个正式的平台。 这一举措与所罗门群岛政府在GREAT联盟下的当前政策相一致,旨在通过PALM计划每年向澳大利亚派遣5,000名当地工人。 官员们指出,该活动旨在展示劳动力准备情况,增强雇主信心,并加强双边劳动力合作,而不是作为一个积极的招聘活动。 [所罗门群岛劳动力流动单位(LMU)官员在霍尼亚拉国际机场迎接抵达的澳大利亚雇主。照片来源:MFAET.]
BY BEN BILUA Gizo SOLOMON Islanders seeking United States visas will continue to travel to Papua New Guinea (PNG) for visa processing, as the US Embassy in Honiara is yet to provide the service. Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Honiara, Mark P. Carr, confirmed this during an interview with Island Sun last week, saying the consular service in Honiara will not process visas at this stage. Carr said establishing a visa processing service required more than having suitable facilities, staff and computer systems, as the process involved strict security requirements. “We know that it’s really difficult for Solomon Islanders to go to Papua New Guinea, but that is the existing policy,” he said. Carr said the embassy hoped to introduce consular services in Honiara in the coming years as its operations continued to expand. He acknowledged that travelling overseas to obtain a visa could be difficult and expensive for applicants, particularly those who had to travel to another country for the service. Carr said he had witnessed similar challenges in countries where consulates did not provide visa services. “For example, when I was serving in South Africa, we didn’t have visa services. I was at a consulate and people had to go to the embassy in the capital, and it was difficult and expensive for them,” he said. “So, we understand that, but we have to balance it with the need for visa processing,” he said. Carr explained that US visa processing required secure systems and specialised visa foils, which must be manufactured according to specific requirements. He said Honiara currently lacked the necessary capability to process and issue US visas. He said the embassy is working towards establishing the service. “We are building towards it, but I’m not going to lie to you, it will take a year or so to get there,” he said. Until the necessary systems and capabilities are established, Solomon Islanders seeking US visas will need to continue making arrangements to travel to Papua New Guinea for processing.
作者:本·比卢亚 吉佐 所罗门群岛人申请美国签证将继续前往巴布亚新几内亚(PNG)进行签证处理,因为美国驻霍尼亚拉大使馆尚未提供此项服务。 美国驻霍尼亚拉大使馆公共事务官马克·P·卡尔在上周接受《岛屿太阳》采访时确认,霍尼亚拉的领事服务在此阶段不会处理签证。 卡尔表示,建立签证处理服务不仅需要合适的设施、人员和计算机系统,还涉及严格的安全要求。 “我们知道,对于所罗门群岛人来说,前往巴布亚新几内亚真的很困难,但这就是现行政策,”他说。 卡尔表示,大使馆希望在未来几年内在霍尼亚拉引入领事服务,因为其运营将继续扩展。 他承认,前往海外申请签证对申请者来说可能既困难又昂贵,尤其是那些必须前往其他国家办理服务的人。 卡尔表示,他在没有提供签证服务的国家见证过类似的挑战。 “例如,当我在南非工作时,我们没有签证服务。我在一个领事馆工作,人们必须去首都的大使馆,这对他们来说既困难又昂贵,”他说。 “所以,我们理解这一点,但我们必须在签证处理的需求与此之间取得平衡,”他说。 卡尔解释说,美国签证处理需要安全系统和专业的签证材料,这些材料必须根据特定要求制造。 他说,霍尼亚拉目前缺乏处理和签发美国签证所需的能力。 他说,大使馆正在努力建立这一服务。 “我们正在朝这个方向努力,但我不会对你们撒谎,这需要一年左右的时间才能实现,”他说。 在必要的系统和能力建立之前,所罗门群岛人申请美国签证仍需继续安排前往巴布亚新几内亚进行处理。